Dada Africa is an exhibition displayed from October 18, 2017 to February 19, 2018 at the Musée de l'Orangerie about the Dadaist movement that rejected the art of the early 20th century. Created in Germany during WWI, Dada laughed at bourgeois propriety and decided to play on the unexpected. Among the references, art came from non-western countries especially drew attention.
They looked at and collected African, Amerindian and Asian works of art. These works are synonyms of freedom since they were away from European standards and traditions. Their exotic forms looked strange and they were a new repertoire that can be used for paintings, sculptures and even in the lifestyle of the dada artists thanks to unique performances.
The Musée de l’Orangerie presents a selection of foreign works that inspired them along with Dadaist objects by Jean Arp, Sophie Taueber-Arp (picture hereinabove), Tristan Tzara, Man Ray, Picabia… we discover a protest art but full of new offers (dance, sound poetry, puppets, dolls…) but evolving around a colonial background.
Practical information:
Dada Africa
At the Musée de l’Orangerie
From October 18, 2017 to February 19, 2018
Open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (excluding on Tuesday)
Regular rate: €9
Reduced rate: €6.50
Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.
Dates and Opening Time
From October 18, 2017 to February 19, 2018
Location
Musée national de l'Orangerie
Jardin Tuileries
75001 Paris 1
Access
Metro 1, 8 and 12, Concorde station
Prices
tarif réduit: €6.5
tarif plein: €9
Recommended age
For all
